The incidences occurred in the city of Santa Cruz as well as other parts of the county.

Trey Powell is known to possess firearms and has recently resided in Soquel and Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz police spokesman Zach Friend said.

Powell was last seen driving a GMC utility vehicle with a blue stripe, cracked windshield and black roof rack, though he also owns a white Ford Crown Victoria. Police suspect that Powell knows he is being sought and may not be driving either of those vehicles any longer.

The woman received medical treatment and was released. She has been connected to victim services.

No further details on the attack have been released.

Powell is 6 feet tall and 145 pounds with brown eyes and close-cropped hair. Police ask anyone with information about Powell's whereabouts to call 911 and reference case number 12S-10249.